1) Kenny was the name… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Kenny was the name used by Irish singer Tony Kenny who had two Top 40 hits in the UK in 1973 (Heart Of Stone and Give It To Me Now).
2) Kenny were a UK vocal/instrumental group who hit the UK charts during 1974/5. Their biggest hit, The Bump, featured vocals by Barry Palmer; other hits included Fancy Pants and Julie Anne.
3) Kenny is a german Rap-Crew from Hamburg/Germany which consist of Falk Hogan, Pat Cash and DJ Strip-Teaz.
4) Kenny is a Gaithersburg punk who makes solo music and also plays in the band TIIIMMMBBBEERRRRR
Buttons
Kenny Lyrics
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Now that you got me made
Goodness, but I'm afraid
Somethin's gonna happen to you
Listen, big boy
You gotta be hooked, and how
I would die if I should lose you now
Button up your overcoat
When the wind is free
Take good care of yourself
You belong to me
Eat an apple every day
Get to bed by three
Oh, take good care of yourself
You belong to me
Be careful crossing streets, ooh, ooh
Cut out sweets, ooh, ooh
Lay off meat, ooh, ooh
You'll get a pain and ruin your tum-tum
Wear your flannel underwear
When you climb a tree
Oh, take good care of yourself
You belong to me
Button up your overcoat
When the wind is free
Oh, take good care of yourself
You belong to me
Boop-boop-a-doop
When you sass a traffic cop
Use diplomacy
Just take good care of yourself
You belong to me
Beware of frozen funds, ooh, ooh
Stocks and bonds, ooh, ooh
Dockside thugs, ooh, ooh
You'll get a pain and ruin your bankroll
Keep the spoon out of your cup
When you're drinking tea
Oh, take good care of yourself
You belong to me
Don't sit on hornet's tails, ooh, ooh
Or on nails, ooh, ooh
Or third rails, ooh, ooh
You'll get a pain and ruin your tum-tum
Keep away from bootleg hooch
When you're on a spree
Oh, take good care of yourself
You belong to me
In "Buttons" by Kenny John, the singer uses a protective and nurturing tone toward their partner or lover. They are concerned about their safety and well-being and offer some advice on how to avoid hazards in life. The opening lyrics highlight their fear of losing their partner, showcasing the depth of their attachment to them. The repeated refrain of "take good care of yourself, you belong to me" emphasizes this attachment and sense of responsibility.
The singer's advice throughout the song ranges from practical to humorous suggestions. Eating healthy, getting enough rest, and staying away from dangerous situations are all sound pieces of advice. However, the song also includes more humorous suggestions such as wearing flannel underwear while climbing a tree and not sitting on hornets' tails or third rails. The overall intention of the song is to express affection and care while creating a playful and light-hearted tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, big boy
Hey, pay attention.
Now that you got me made
Since you've made me yours.
Goodness, but I'm afraid
I'm scared for your safety.
Somethin's gonna happen to you
You might get into trouble.
You gotta be hooked, and how
You need to be committed to me.
I would die if I should lose you now
I can't imagine losing you.
Button up your overcoat
Stay warm.
When the wind is free
During windy days.
Take good care of yourself
Stay safe and healthy.
You belong to me
I care about you.
Eat an apple every day
Maintain a healthy diet.
Get to bed by three
Get enough sleep.
Be careful crossing streets, ooh, ooh
Watch where you're going.
Cut out sweets, ooh, ooh
Avoid sugary foods.
Lay off meat, ooh, ooh
Don't eat too much meat.
You'll get a pain and ruin your tum-tum
Your stomach will hurt if you don't listen.
Wear your flannel underwear
Stay warm.
When you climb a tree
During outdoor activities.
Button up your overcoat
Stay warm.
When the wind is free
During windy days.
Boop-boop-a-doop
Sing a happy tune.
When you sass a traffic cop
Be respectful to authority figures.
Use diplomacy
Be polite and diplomatic.
Beware of frozen funds, ooh, ooh
Avoid financial scams.
Stocks and bonds, ooh, ooh
Be cautious with investments.
Dockside thugs, ooh, ooh
Stay safe in sketchy areas.
You'll get a pain and ruin your bankroll
You'll lose money if you're not careful.
Keep the spoon out of your cup
Don't spill your drink.
When you're drinking tea
During tea time.
Don't sit on hornet's tails, ooh, ooh
Avoid dangerous things.
Or on nails, ooh, ooh
Watch where you sit.
Or third rails, ooh, ooh
Be cautious around electric rails.
Keep away from bootleg hooch
Don't drink illegal alcohol.
When you're on a spree
During a wild night out.
Oh, take good care of yourself
Stay safe and healthy.
You belong to me
I care about you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gard Buddy Desylva, Lew Brown, Ray Henderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Talldarkstrangr
Another day and i’m wounded
To run the race, damn i love it
But there are those..
who think the race
is just a waste
of time.
Oooeeeh,
But if i dont,
Take a chance
I’ll never know
So why you always criticizing?!
What ya would’ve done diffrent?!
Go ahead be gone
I’ve had my fair share of falling
And made it through a better man
Yet still I go
There ain’t no way in hell i’mgonna stop
No (stretched)
No!
He built me better than that
And i ain’t gonna leave, ‘till i’m done
Or until he tells me so
Bad enough is saturated
Oooh ooeehh
‘Cause everyone is trying do- oeh-oeh -it
I’ve tried enough
To make it through
To the other side
Oooeh ooeeeh
If you don’t
Mind at all
Pack the hell on up and let me go
So why you always criticizing?!
What ya would’ve done diffrent?!
Go ahead be gone
I’ve had my fair share of falling
And made it through a better man
Yet still I go
There ain’t no way in hell i’mgonna stop
No (stretched)
No!
He built me better than that
And i ain’t gonna leave, ‘till i’m done
Oooeh
I ain’t gonna break away (break away)
I’ve come to far to fall (far to fall)
So why the push
To see me go
I’ve had enough
It’s time you move on
Enough of all your could’should’ve dones
Stop draggin your ass
Start packing your bags
Hello, be gone
Be gone
Be gone.
@NosicaNarciso-df8vq
Another day and i’m wounded
To run the race, damn i love it
But there are those..
who think the race
is just a waste
of time.
Oooeeeh,
But if i dont,
Take a chance
I’ll never know
So why you always criticizing?!
What ya would’ve done diffrent?!
Go ahead be gone
I’ve had my fair share of falling
And made it through a better man
Yet still I go
There ain’t no way in hell i’mgonna stop
No (stretched)
No!
He built me better than that
And i ain’t gonna leave, ‘till i’m done
Or until he tells me so
Bad enough is saturated
Oooh ooeehh
‘Cause everyone is trying do- oeh-oeh -it
I’ve tried enough
To make it through
To the other side
Oooeh ooeeeh
If you don’t
Mind at all
Pack the hell on up and let me go
So why you always criticizing?!
What ya would’ve done diffrent?!
Go ahead be gone
I’ve had my fair share of falling
And made it through a better man
Yet still I go
There ain’t no way in hell i’mgonna stop
No (stretched)
No!
He built me better than that
And i ain’t gonna leave, ‘till i’m done
Oooeh
I ain’t gonna break away (break away)
I’ve come to far to fall (far to fall)
So why the push
To see me go
I’ve had enough
It’s time you move on
Enough of all your could’should’ve dones
Stop draggin your ass
Start packing your bags
Hello, be gone
Be gone
Be gone.
@merissapichardo828
“Power” led me to this wonderful song! This song is on constant repeat ❤️ I can see why it was used in “Power”...because there is definitely power in this song.
@agtaaleksander8122
Merissa Pichardo same here my friend
@assilehalawi2376
Same here
@blindadoofficial20
this track z dope. no wonder was played in "power"
@queenv4340
I heard this from power 😂😂😂 I love it
@lakachewdemsash1405
Power👌
@Talldarkstrangr
I play this in my car, when I'm in the store w/ headphones on and at work ( where I control the music too 😂).. Lord knows the lyrics... The lyrics! Simply amazing song..
@djhaze84
#Greatness as always! Salute! #Criticize
@marandawilliams1553
This song is one of the best songs i have heard in a very long time!!!
@snoopybull5405
love this song